FIFA

$1 Billion Club World Cup Prize Pot Sparks Concerns Over Domestic Football Balance
Football

$1 Billion Club World Cup Prize Pot Sparks Concerns Over Domestic Football Balance

The $1 billion prize pot for the 2025 Club World Cup raises fears about its impact on domestic leagues, particularly smaller and mid-sized competitions.

Blatter and Platini Return to Swiss Court in FIFA Fraud Case Retrial
Football

Blatter and Platini Return to Swiss Court in FIFA Fraud Case Retrial

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and football legend Michel Platini face Swiss court again in a fraud case retrial over a contested payment.

IFAB Approves New Goalkeeper Time-Wasting Rule to Enhance Football Fairness
Football

IFAB Approves New Goalkeeper Time-Wasting Rule to Enhance Football Fairness

The International Football Association Board has approved a new rule to reduce goalkeeper time-wasting, limiting ball holding to eight seconds, starting this summer.

Congo-Brazzaville Faces International Football Ban Amid Governance Crisis
Football

Congo-Brazzaville Faces International Football Ban Amid Governance Crisis

FIFA suspends Congo-Brazzaville from international football due to third-party interference in the national football association, casting doubt on their 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Costa Rican Club Challenges FIFA Rules in Club World Cup Dispute
Football

Costa Rican Club Challenges FIFA Rules in Club World Cup Dispute

Liga Deportiva Alajuelense takes FIFA to court, seeking entry into the Club World Cup over ownership rule violations.